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St. Charles County Ambulance District paramedic Lisa Cassidy was named Paramedic of the Year by the Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association.

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St. Charles County Ambulance District paramedic honored for developing program to help with recovery for overdose victims

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By Brett Auten The rise of opioid-based overdoses makes headlines in every type of media you can find, both local and national. In St. Charles County, paramedics responded to 426 overdose calls in 2016, which was double the amount in 2008. And unfortunately this year, the numbers have increased 20 percent year-to-date compared to 2016. St. Charles County Ambulance District paramedic Lisa Cassidy has seen enough. Cassidy took it upon herself to launch a prevention initiative and a treatment program all within a calendar year. Nearly one year after her efforts began, Cassidy was named Paramedic of the Year by the Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association. “We can no longer sweep it under the carpet,” Cassidy said. “Poor, rich. Great house, not-so-great house. It’s in every municipality around.” On Aug. 1, 2016 Cassidy – who will reach her 19th year with SCCAD in December - kicked off #StopHeroin, a campaign aimed at educating county residents

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about the severity of the opioid crisis in the community. A social media blitz, a twomonth change of uniforms that trumpeted #StopHeorin, and multiple presentations were all parts of the education efforts that targeted both youth and adults. Dedicated and not detoured, Cassidy has spoken to more than 5,000 individuals throughout St. Charles County and beyond. She grabs their attention by leading presentations with raw, powerful videos that gives viewers a glimpse at what goes down during an overdose call. Buoyed by the response to #StopHeroin, Cassidy was instrumental in the development of a collaborative program designed to match patients successfully revived with treatment options. The Substance Use Recovery Response Team (SURRT), is a collaborative effort between the SCCAD and area treatment providers. Under the program, those who are revived following a heroin or opioid overdose are provided a packet of treatment resources and offered an opportunity for one-on-one discussion with Cassidy or an-

other of the district’s paramedics, who will help them navigate the process of enrolling into an in-patient or out-patient program. “We will start calling them within the first 24 hours because that is when they are at their most vulnerable and are also in danger of (overdosing) again,” Cassidy said. “More and more, each person is in a different situation who may not necessarily need the same type of treatment.” From SURRT’s inception through midJuly, 69 individuals agreed to the follow-up visit, and 48 ultimately made the decision to enter treatment. Kyle Gaines, Director of Community Relations for the Ambulance District, said the programs Cassidy has worked to develop have caught the attention of EMS providers across the country, many of whom have reached out for advice on creating programs of their own. “Our entire team was profoundly pleased to see MEMSA recognize the work she’s put into these initiatives,” Gaines said. “Paramedics across the country are truly on the See FIGHTING page 2

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Weather from Nick’s Window

by Nick Palisch

It’s all about the fronts! Weather maps are often filled with many symbols in an effort to illustrate current and future weather conditions. Each symbol on the weather map has a purpose and is universal in weather forecasting. Weather fronts are the boundaries between areas of varying weather elements such as dry and warm weather to cold and stormy weather conditions. There are four main weather fronts or boundaries that are often found on a weather map – including the cold front, warm front, stationary front and occluded front. When large masses of warm air and cold air meet, they do not mix. Instead, they form a front, usually hundreds of miles long. When a front passes the weather changes. Each of these fronts are associated with different types of weather conditions – so let’s get ahead of these fronts and explain them. A cold front, which is blue on the weather map and has the teeth looking triangles. A cold front is formed when cold air masses push under warm air masses – forcing the warm air to rise. A cold front helps to brings showers and storms the area along and ahead of the front. Why? Well, as the warm air rises, cools and then condenses we see the moisture build and often produces precipitation. After the cold front moves through the area typically cooler, drier and pleasant weather follows. In the summer these cool fronts often bring relief from the heat and humidity. In winter they often bring colder weather. A warm front, is notated by red, half mounds on weather maps and charts. A warm front forms when warm moist air slides up and over a cold air mass. Warm fronts typically bring light rain or light snow along with warmer and milder weather after it passes through the area. Warm fronts form as the warm rises and condenses into a broad area of clouds. These clouds help to bring generally light precipitation to the area. The stationary front, which is a mix of the cold blue teeth and red half mounds, is a front that essentially doesn’t move that fast, if at all. Stationary fronts indicate where warm and cold air meet, but neither are strong enough to win over the other. Where the warm and cold air meet clouds, precipitation and fog often develops. Eventually the stationary front will either be forced to move on – but can linger for days. Often where stationary fronts form we find days of unsettled weather on one side of the front, where the other side is left with calm and dry weather. The fourth front is known as the occluded front – not as well known by many, but is the magenta looking front generally close to a low pressure system on a weather map. An occluded front is when a cold front overtakes a warm front and we often see stormy weather with heavy precipitation and winds. Once this front passes, calmer weather occurs. Cold air funnels and severe weather can often be associated with this front. Weather symbols such as the cold, warm, stationary and occluded front are just one of many features found in weather charts and maps—so what about those big L’s and H’s? What do they mean and what type of weather is associated with them? Well, that is for another column. Nick Palisch is a meteorologist and Missouri native who understands the weather here in our area. He currently resides in Lake Saint Louis and can be reached at nick-wx@sbcglobal.net and you can always get the most up-to-date forecast from the FirstWarn Weather page at www. facebook.com/nickswx The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

FIGHTNG Continued from cover frontline of the heroin/opioid epidemic, responding with increasing frequency to overdose calls. While many in our field noticed the upward trend, Lisa took a bold step of bringing forth a multi-pronged approach to tackling it in our community. Thanks to her efforts, this topic is being discussed more publicly than ever before, and we’re leveraging strategic partnerships to offer a variety of treatment alternatives to individuals and families.” SCCAD chief Taz Meyer said it’s Cassidy’s vision and resilience that separates her from the pack. “Traditionally, EMS is thought of as a reactive industry, but programs like #StopHeroin and SURRT are helping redefine the ambulance

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district’s role in the community,” said Chief Taz Meyer. “We could not ask for a more passionate advocate to head this programming than Lisa – she identified needs, developed plans, and worked tirelessly to bring them online.”

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CORRECTION In the story titled “Making a Difference” in the Aug. 16 edition of the St. Charles County Community News, Donia Russell, (left) was misidentified as Sherri Lesch. Russell has been troop leader for Girl Scout Troop 4895 for 12 years and was with Girl Scout Alexis Lesch (right) following the Girl Scout Gold Award ceremony. The Community News regrets the error.

The Sparrow’s Nest Teen Maternity Home announces new executive director The Sparrow’s Nest Teen Maternity Home, which has served young teens mothers from all over the nation, has announced the hiring of Elisa Zieg as its new executive director. Elisa is an experienced and enthusiastic nonprofit leader with over 10 years’ experience in advocating for vulnerable children and youth. “Elisa will bring leadership Submitted photo and creativity to The Nest, and The Sparrow’s Nest Teen Maternity Home has she has a breadth of perspec- announced the hiring of Elisa Zieg as its new tive needed for this important executive director. role,” stated Board Chair Kirk Kasicki. “We are all very im- and parenting young women pressed, not only by her deep and their children. My passion understanding of our mission to serve children and youth bebut also her obvious passion gan at an early age when I had for the work.” the privilege of growing up Zieg added “I am beyond ex- in a children’s home in Texas cited to have been called to the which demonstrated that famrole of executive director with ily is more than blood – family The Sparrow’s Nest Maternity is who you love and who loves Home for homeless, pregnant, you back.”

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Partners host Monarch Madness event Sept. 9 at the Weldon Spring Site Adult monarch butterflies are making an incredible, 3,000 mile journey south to the mountains of Central Mexico. There they will stay, gathered in colonies of millions, waiting for warm spring days. When warmer days do come, the monarchs will awake from hibernation to begin their migration journey north. But these winter survivors won’t make the full journey. It takes several generations of monarchs to fly north, find good habitat, lay eggs, and let the next generation carry on. Discover all things monarch and celebrate their amazing lives at Monarch Madness, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Weldon Spring Site in St. Charles. The event is free and open to all. Enjoy kids’ crafts, games, exhibitors, native garden demonstrations, butterfly tagging, food trucks, music and more. You can even purchase native plants and collect free seeds in ready-to-plant packages to grow monarch-sustaining plants at your home. The event is hosted by the Weldon Spring Site, which is managed by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management (LM); Missourians for Monarchs; St. Charles County Parks and Recreation; Missouri Department of Conservation; Missouri Master Naturalists; Missouri Master Gardeners; and Great Rivers Greenway. “Monarch butterflies need us” says Judy Meixner, Missourians for Monarchs event coordinator. “The habitat of all pollinators has been dwindling each year, making survival very tough.” It’s estimated that in the last 20 years, monarch populations have declined more than 80 percent from historic levels. Meixner says that “this icon of summer in the Midwest may be gone if we don’t act!” “This will be the second time the event will occur at the Weldon Spring Site. The site has gone through an amazing transformation with resto-

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ration to native prairie, which is what monarchs need to survive” stated Meixner. The Weldon Spring Site was once home to World War II and Cold War-era factories. Today, the site preserves the legacy of the people and site operations that contributed to those wars, the subsequent environmental contamination, and also chronicles the environmental cleanup with restoration to native prairie. LM, the site steward, implements a long-term surveillance and maintenance plan that includes an interpretive center and 41-acre disposal cell. “Monarch restoration needs success stories like that of the Weldon Spring Site. Everyone can contribute in making a real difference in monarch survival with even just a few native plants at home” says Meixner. Limited parking will be available on-site. Additional parking is available at the neighboring Francis Howell High School with a short, half-mile walk along the gravel Hamburg Trail to the site. The Weldon Spring Site is located at 7295 Highway 94 – approximately two miles south of I-64/ Hwy 40. Contact the Weldon Spring Site at (636) 300-2601 or WSInterpretiveCenter@lm.doe.gov for more information.

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Several St. Charles County mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus Several adult mosquitoes collected last week in traps set by the St. Charles County Division of Environmental Health and Protection have tested positive for the West Nile virus. This is the first positive test for the county this year, and officials say there is no reason for alarm. “County staff has been aware that West Nile virus is present in the metropolitan area, but this is the first time this season we have found the virus in St. Charles County mosquitoes,” says Ryan Tilley, Director of the Division of Environmental Health and Protection. “We are increasing treatment protocols for the surrounding areas and targeting known habitat areas to minimize the development of adult mosquitoes. This will assist us in controlling the spread of the virus.” Tilley says residents can re-

duce the risk of contracting West Nile by using repellent containing DEET, picaridin, IR 3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus when outdoors the rest of the summer and into fall. Additionally, they should remove or treat areas where water settles for several days, and keep gutters and yards free of debris where mosquitoes may collect. This is the first year the county has used collection sites to analyze the size and types of mosquitoes. The traps are checked and collections analyzed weekly. “By using information from these collection sites,” Tilley says, “our staff can target specific areas where we need to decrease the overall mosquito population in the county.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 42 states, including Missouri and Illinois, have reported

West Nile virus activity this year. Approximately 80 percent of those who become infected with the virus do not experience any discomfort. Those who do can show symptoms such as fever, headache, body ache, fatigue, nausea or rash. In extreme cases, especially involving those 60 or older or who have previous medical conditions, the disease can cause brain inflammation, neck stiffness, seizures, coma and death. For additional information on the West Nile virus, visit www.sccmo.org/1038/ West-Nile-Virus<http://www. sccmo.org/1038/West-Nile-Virus>. The purpose of the St. Charles County Mosquito Control program is to inspect problem areas and apply effective treatments to reduce the mosquito population; target habitat areas to control larvae; and spray to treat

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adult mosquitoes. In addition to efforts throughout unincorporated St. Charles County, the division contracts with several municipalities, including Augusta, Cottleville, Dardenne Prairie, Flint Hill, Lake Saint Louis, Portage des Sioux, St. Paul, Weldon Spring, Weldon Spring Heights and Wentzville. Residents who

are concerned about nuisance mosquitoes should visit www. sccmo.org/mosquito<http:// www.sccmo.org/mosquito>, or call 636-949-1800, to request assistance. Those living within the city limits of O’Fallon, St. Charles and St. Peters should contact their respective city halls for information.

Family History Month by making Get talking: Celebrate time for important family conversations

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October is National Family History Month, and the perfect opportunity for families to gather, share memories and celebrate the lives of past, present and future generations. You might think you know everything about your family, but there are conversations that can help spark a better understanding of your collective family history, as well as the individuals who helped shape it. There are many reasons to recall family history and preserve memories for generations to come: Children benefit from knowing family history. According to a study conducted at Emory University, children who understand their family history show higher levels of emotional well-being. Family stories can help kids create a sense of self and understanding of their place in the world. Family history can preserve family traditions. If you’ve ever wondered where your grandma got that famous apple pie recipe or who started the annual game of charades on Christmas, listening to family members’ stories can help you understand the origin of your family’s favorite traditions, ensuring they will live on with future generations. Family history reconnects you to loved ones. Make it a point to ask thoughtful questions when you are with loved ones, like “What is your proud-

est achievement?” or “How do you want to be remembered?” so you know and can celebrate the moments that have shaped your family members’ lives. To help jump-start dialogue with family members, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) created “Have the Talk of a Lifetime” conversation cards. The cards feature 50 thoughtprovoking questions, such as: • What have you learned from your children or other young people in your life or family? • Is there a story friends and family always tell about you? • What is your most treasured memory of your grandparents or other elderly family members? The cards are designed to be a fun and easy way to get the conversation started at any family gathering, such as a family reunion or holiday dinner, or in a one-on-one setting with a loved one. These memories and conversations with loved ones can create an abundance of stories and family pride for future generations to cherish and live by long after past generations are gone. For more information about the program and to request a free deck of the conversation cards, visit 50cards50questions.org.

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Assisted Living at the Meadowlands: meet our residents William ‘Bill’ Pettys has lived at the Assisted Living at the Meadowlands for almost one year. Bill was born and raised on a farm in Minot, North Dakota. He was married to his first wife, Grace for over 30 years. Bill and Grace had two sons Loren and Harlan. Grace became ill with cancer and passed away. Harlan has also passed away. Bill married his second wife, Roberta ‘Bobby’, and was married to her for almost 30 years. Bill has two step children, Sam and Cathy. Bobby passed away last year about the time they were planning to move into The Meadowlands. Bill served in the military. He started out in the Navy, then the Marines and finally retired from the Army after 27 years of service. He was stationed in Korea as a medic. After retirement, Bill did many part time jobs to keep himself busy and to stay out of Bobby’s way! He’s done everything from delivering cars, to working at a grocery store and selling carpet and tile. His favorite job was diving the train at the zoo. Submitted photo One of the things Bill is most William ‘Bill’ Pettys has lived at the Assisted Living at the Meadowlands for almost one year. proud of is being involved in creating The Veteran’s Walk Come by The Assisted LivMemorial in O’ Fallon. Bill was and loves spending time talkon the planning commission ing about his many accom- ing at the Meadowlands and for the walk from the very be- plishments. Bill loves to tell ask for ‘Bill Boots,’ you’ll get a ginning. They even used Bill’s about the Veteran’s Memorial good story and maybe even a boots to make the cast of the and how it was built. He used memorial pin! to volunteer many hours to boots used in the memorial. Bill has many stories to tell this cause.

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BCI celebrates remodeled employee breakroom with ribbon cutting Brian and Cheri Norton, founders of the Andrew’s Hugs Foundation, along with the employees and board of directors of BCI were on hand to celebrate the new employee breakroom with a ribbon cutting on Monday, August 7, 2017. Also attending were city of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano, Molly Dempsey with St. Charles County Government and members of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors committee. The Andrew’s Hugs Foundation honors the memory of the Norton’s son, Andrew who passed away from Prader-Willi Syndrome. A contribution to-

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taling $40,000 was made from the foundation and features a Cardinal inspired theme – which include a Busch Stadium mural created by Zack Smithey, all new locker system, a microwave island to provide more microwaves for the employees to prepare food, new refrigerators, an ice maker, new flooring, new tables and chairs, and

televisions and a speaker system were added to enhance monthly employee trainings. For more information on BCI and the services they provide, please visit their website at www.boonecenter.com or contact by phone at 636-875-5200. Information on Andrew’s Hugs Foundation can be found at https://www.andrewshugs.com/

Tip A Cop Week was held statewide to raise money for Special Olympics

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By Olivia Holler Getting involved in your community takes many forms, rather you donate to a local charity or just being friendly to neighbors makes your community stronger.

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Tip A Cop Week was a way to gather law enforcement and people for a good cause around the community. It was held from July 9 -15 with some locations participating the week before or after. The St. Louis area hosted 19 Tip A Cops, four were at local area McDonald’s at Wentzville, Foristell, Wright City and Warrenton. The event was served to help raise money for the Special Olympics Missouri programs so that the athletes can compete year round free of charge. “The total amount of money raised was $27,600, and the owner of these McDonald’s, John Elhoffer also donated back $1,200 to Special Olympics,” Amanda Castetter, Development Manager for Special Olympics said. Special Olympics is people with disabilities who discover strengths, abilities and skills through sports. During these events, law enforcement officers were asked to

wait tables, fill drinks, bus tables and then ask customers if they wanted to donate. “They would ask for donations on behalf of the athletes, sell raffle tickets and Law Enforcement Torch Run shirts,” Castetter said. Departments like Wentzville Police Department support various charities and are very helpful when it comes to events like the Special Olympics. “Over the last three years, we as a department have tried extremely hard to bring our community together through events we have held throughout our city, “ Jennifer Bell Public Information Officer at Wentzville Police Department said. “Our TipA-Cop events, benefiting local Special Olympic Athlete Heroes is one of the many ways we have accomplished this.” It was a very successful event and a way for the community to get involved in organizations like Special Olympics.

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Yeggs

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‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.

By Cindy Moore

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The babies are coming It’s the annual time of year when all the kids converge on our house and bring with them their troupes of tots, totaling seven g-babies in all. Cruel fact: This is the only reason I gave birth in the first place…to get grandbabies. There was no other way around it. I had to go through the excruciating pain of delivery and raise my little imps to get the prize afterwards. Remember when moms said, “Eat your liver and creamed lentil onion casserole and then you get chocolate cherry cake with whipped topping and yummy rainbow sprinkles on top after?” Ya…it’s kind of like that. Now, I’m not saying that I don’t totally love my own kids, but there’s something extra special about the next little magical generation. One reason is that you can boot them out of the house when exhaustion kicks in. While raising my kids, I’d reach my rope’s end and would have to lock me out of the house. I’d typically wind up in the back seat of an abandoned car or on a cozy park bench; happily staying there until my photograph ended up on the evening news and some heartless official would force me to return home. The big difference is that these new ones get spoiled beyond spoilage. I like to think of it as my way of getting back at my kids for their stresscausing teenage years. Serving treats before breakfast, lunch, dinner and in between meals is a surefire way of revenge. It’s called the sugar-effect and I know how to use it to my advantage. A carefully planned day of strategically timed sweet infusions serves that purpose; somewhat like overstuffing a suitcase until

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it explodes. I will insert all manner of sugary substances into my g-babies mouths and then release them back into the woods, i.e., the care of their parents. It’s most enjoyable to hear the next day how little Bunny Boops drew pictures non-stop over the walls and ceilings in permanent marker then locked his knees in the chandelier and swung precariously over the staircase clutching a cat in each arm, and afterwards stayed up until the wee hours howling like a caged banshee. I respond in flabbergasted shock by informing the flustered parent that the tiny Boops was a total darling under my care, and it must be attributed to bad parenting. Problem is the tiny Boops can now speak and demanded a repeat of the sugary smorgasbord he had inhaled the day before. The gig was up. Looks like I’ll be hiding out in the nearest abandoned car until the heat cools down.

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Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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SCC to offer new music degree program this fall

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This fall semester, St. Charles Community College will be offering a new degree program – Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.) in music. Students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution in the field of music will be able to first earn an associate degree at SCC that includes all of the core music courses needed as part of their bachelor’s degree. The degree consists of 23 general education credit requirements and 38 music credit requirements for a total of 67 credits.

“This degree will better prepare students for a smooth transfer to a four-year university as a music major in every track, whether it be music education, business, therapy or performance,” said Becky Thorn, assistant professor of music. For more information or to set up an advising appointment, contact Becky Thorn, Music Program Chair, at 636-922-8399 or bthorn@stchas. edu. To enroll, visit stchas.edu/connect.

Lindenwood University announces slate of new degree offerings

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Lindenwood University has received permission from the Higher Learning Commission to launch a slate of new degree programs, mostly in the School of Arts, Media, and Communications, including in the burgeoning fields of digital content strategy and game design. The new programs are available online or in a hybrid onlineclassroom format. Coursework is available now. Lindenwood will offer a Bachelor of Science, minor, certificate, and Master of Science in digital content strategy, a field Communications Professor Andrew Smith says is poised for enormous growth. “Digital content strategist is a job that did not exist 10 years ago,” Smith said. “More and more companies are now figuring out they need people who understand digital media to go with their more traditional marketing and public relations personnel.” Smith said the field goes beyond social media and encompasses the entire realm of digital media, including how to manage and monetize it. Whether or not a student is interested in pursuing a career in the field itself, he said students would be well served to add the minor to their majors of interest, as the knowledge would be useful in virtually any field. The new Bachelor of Arts in game design is designed to prepare students for work in a game studio environment. Professor Jeremiah Ratican said the program will focus on game art, game design, and quality assurance. Students will have the opportunity to work with the latest equipment, including virtual reality devices, in classroom spaces specifically configured for game design.

“We will cover game testing, rapid and paper prototyping, level design, and character design, and we will use various game engines,” Ratican said. “Students will work in teams creating full playable games. Also we are bringing in game developers working in the field to assist and mentor the students.” Ratican said with job opportunities on the rise with game companies and in the independent game design scene, it is an exciting time for the field. Also, Lindenwood is adding master’s degrees in fashion business and entrepreneurship and journalism, for which bachelor’s degrees were already offered. Recently, the university added a B.A. in digital art, a Master of Music Education, and master’s degrees in advertising, art history, communications (with emphasis in broadcast or mass communication), interactive media and web design and journalism to go with existing bachelor’s degree programs in those areas. Finally, a bachelor’s in therapeutic recreation has been added in the School of Health Sciences. “The School of Arts, Media, and Communications is excited to offer new degree programs that support the talents, interests, and future of our students,” said Dr. Joe Alsobrook, dean of the School of Arts Media, and Communications. “These programs not only lead to exciting and growing career paths, but also provide students with convenient and flexible completion paths. Students can switch between online, hybrid, and on-campus courses, which helps to accommodate diverse home, work, and school schedules. Just another reason why Lindenwood is like no other.”

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Submitted photo Turning Point was the recent recipient of a $3,000 Operation Round Up grant awarded from the Cuivre River Electric Community Trust Board. The funds will be used to purchase four metal twin bed frames with bedbug resistant mattresses and pillows. Pictured (from left) are Joyce Hollaway, Cuivre River Electric Trust board member; Ellen Reed, Turning Point executive director; and John Deutch, Cuivre River Electric Trust board member.

Turning Point is recovering from a recent bedbug infestation, an unbudgeted and costly endeavor for the women’s shelter. But the outlook is looking much better thanks to a grant from Operation Round Up. Turning Point was awarded a $3,000 grant by the Cuivre River Electric Community Trust Board. The funds will be used to purchase four metal twin bed frames with bedbug resistant mattresses and pillows. Founded in the mid-90s, Turning Point operates a 20-bed emergency shelter for victims of adult sex trafficking and domestic and sexual violence. The organization primarily serves victims from Warren, Lincoln, St. Charles, Montgomery, Gasconade and Franklin counties. In addition, the agency provides a number of advocacy services. Shelter officials appreciate the generosity of Cuivre River members who round up their monthly bill to the next dollar amount. “The funding has been great,” Turning Point Executive Director Ellen Reed said. “Operation Round Up has been extremely instrumental in helping what we do.” Due to the urgency of the situation, Turning Point officials were forced to move forward with treating the infestation and purchasing bedbug heaters without having any money budgeted to support the expense. Officials were forced to temporarily relocate

their residents to a hotel for a week and get rid of the shelter’s beds and remove carpet. Overall, Turning Point has spent over $12,000 fighting the problem. Shelter clients are currently sleeping on cots received from St. Louis County Emergency Management Agency. Moving forward, new protocols are in place to keep the bedbugs away. The shelter hopes to purchase more beds as additional funds are received. “We have to be vigilant,” Reed said. Turning Point receives state funding, but relies heavily on donations and grants, such as the one provided from Operation Round Up. All of its resources are provided at no cost to clients, of whom 90 percent live on less than $10,000 annually. The demand for their services continues to increase each year. In 2016, Turning Point saw 250 clients in person, including 89 women and 45 children who spent a combined 3,663 nights at the shelter. “The need is so intense,” Reed said. “It’s not getting any better. The challenge women and kids face are more complicated than they’ve ever been.” For more information or to make a donation, visit www.turningpointdvs.com. Donations can also be mailed to P.O. Box 426, Warrenton, MO 63383.

Christian book store in O’Fallon closing its doors After serving O’Fallon and St. Charles County for nearly 30 years, Back to Basics, a Christian book and gift store at 1002 Highway K is closing its doors. Cynthia and Bernie Davis opened the store in 1989, and moved to the store’s current location six years later. While the shift to online shopping has factored into the decision to close the store, the Bernie and Cynthia are looking forward to retirement and taking time to explore the next chapter in their lives. The family has begun a storewide liquidation sale. Every item in the store will be reduced for quick sale. The event is scheduled to run through the end of September. All religious books, Bibles and Bible cases, gifts, greeting cards, music, videos, jewelry, church supplies, Willow Tree collectibles and décor will be sold out to the bare

walls. All store fixtures, furniture and equipment will also be sold. As part of this event a number of prizes will be awarded. No purchase is necessary and the winners need not be present to win. To be eligible, contestants must register in person at the store during normal business hours. All the prizes are on display at the store, which is located in O’Fallon one half mile south of 1-70, next to Auto Zone. Normal store hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The store is closed on Sunday. All sales are final, and no rain checks or store charges will be allowed. The sale is scheduled for the next several weeks until all the merchandise, store fixtures, furniture and equipment is liquidated. More information can be found by contacting the store.

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Sports you see with Gary B... St. Louis Ambush host the United States vs Mexico in soccer at the Family Arena The Family Arena, in conjunction with Athlete Brand, will host an exhibition match between indoor national teams representing the United States and Mexico on the evening of Aug. 24. The two teams will line up across from each other in an exhibition game kicking off at 7:35 p.m. at the Family Arena in St. Charles. Tickets for the event, starting at $16 per person, go on sale through the St. Louis Ambush ticket office and online at metrotix.com Monday morning at 10 a.m. The Ambush ticket office can be reached at 636-477-6363. There will also be a post-game party open to the public directly after the game at a still to be determined location. St. Louis will be the first stop of a three game Midwest tour for the United States as it continues its preparations to defend its World Cup championship against teams from 23 other countries at the World Minifootball Federation World Cup set for October in Tunisia. For more information about the USNAST, visit the team’s website at www.USNAST.com. *Fun for all ages

Play professional soccer for the Ambush or other teams Have what it takes to play soccer at the professional level? How about the chance to represent your country? Here’s your chance. Tryout in front of coaches from the United States National Arena Soccer Team Thursday, Aug. 24 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Family Arena in St. Charles. Must be 18 years old. Registration fee includes a t-shirt. Go to www.STLAmbush.com for all the details. *Kickin’ good time Rascals have several players excelling The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League with home games at Car Shield Field in O’Fallon. The team probably will not take first place this year but have a chance to get into

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the playoffs with the wild card. Several players have done well in helping the squad pick up 45 wins so far this year: **Outfielder Braxton Martinez has clobbered 13 home runs and is tied for fourth place in the Frontier League **Pitcher Reese Gregory is tied for first place in wins in the league with nine to go with his four losses **Pitcher Hector Hernandez leads all pitchers in the league with 100 strikeouts tossing 108 innings and seventh with a 3.65 earned run average to go with his seven wins **Pithcer Dan Ludwig is sixth in the league with a 3.30 era NEXT HOME GAMES Tuesday/Wednesday Aug. 29/30 against the Florence Freedom Friday/Saturday/ Sunday Sept. 1/2/3 against the Southern IL Miners (End of Regular Season) All games at 6:35 p.m., 4:05 p.m. on Sundays Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for more information. *Push it till the end Women’s field hockey takes top seed A year after winning the regular season and conference championship, the Lindenwood field hockey team has been chosen by the coaches to finish atop the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) once again in 2017. Head coach Sarah Johnson returns a host of players, including ECAC Defensive Player of the Year Nicole Johnston and ECAC co-Goalie of the Year Skylar Starbeck. *No pressure

Gary B. will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.

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Learn & Play

Recipe: Fueling kids for back to school

s kids head back to s cho ol, it’s a go o d time to refo c us on nutritious food and beverage choices to make sure kids are properly fueled and ready to learn. Making the best choices for her family is every mom’s priority, but it can be confusing to navigate all the options available. For example, many celebrity websites, diet books, blogs

and popular social media feeds make it appear trendy to ditch dairy. Yet experts say going dairy-free has significant downfalls, especially for kids and young adults. A survey from the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) found 6 in 10 moms have tried restricting their dairy intake, and fewer moms encourage their kids to drink milk today compared to how many were encouraged

to drink milk themselves as children – in fact, some are even restricting their children’s intake of dairy. It can be hard to get enough nutrients without milk in your diet. Drinking dair y milk during childhood through early adulthood is important to help achieve maximum bone strength. It’s also important to drink milk as an adult to help maintain bone strength and

Rainbow Unicorn Smoothie Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups low-fat or fat-free milk, plus additional (optional) 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt 2 cups (about 10 large) frozen strawberries 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 cup frozen mango chunks

density. Most dairy alternatives don’t have the same nutrients as dairy milk and kids may not eat enough kale, spinach or sardines to replace the calcium in milk. Incorporating farm-fresh milk into your diet can be fun for the whole family. Try

making your own flavored milk or smoothie at home with these recipes for Vanilla Cinnamon Milk or a Rainbow Unicorn Smoothie. Find more information and nutritious recipes to pair with milk at milklife.com.

– SUDOKU – Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.

Optional toppings: 6 tablespoons whipped cream 4 teaspoons sprinkles horn candles, wicks trimmed

Directions:

Blend milk, yogurt and fruit until smooth, adding additional milk or water to thin, if needed. Divide smoothie into four glasses and, if desired, top each with whipped cream, sprinkles and horn candles. Nutritional information per serving: 120 calories; 1 g fat; 5 mg cholesterol; 5 g protein; 25 g carbohydrates; 3 g fiber; 60 mg sodium; 175 mg calcium (20% of daily value). Nutrition figures based on using fat-free milk.

Vanilla Cinnamon Milk

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Ingredients: 8 ounces milk 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons honey

Directions:

In glass, combine milk with vanilla extract, ground cinnamon and honey. Stir until well mixed. Nutritional information per serving: 130 calories; 5 mg cholesterol; 8 g protein; 24 g carbohydrates; 105 mg sodium; 308 mg calcium (30% of daily value).

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Crossword Puzzle: STATE CAPITALS ACROSS 1. Glass piece 6. *It can be measured via carbon decay 9. Sandwich alternative 13. Free-for-all 14. Madame Tussauds’ medium 15. State of dishonor 16. Kidney, e.g. 17. Cleopatra’s killer 18. Arthur Hailey bestseller 19. *Force pulling two objects together 21. *One on Mendeleev’s table 23. Organ of balance 24. Criticism 25. British mom 28. Tibetan priest 30. Gluten-free dieter’s disease 35. Relating to #23 Across 37. Deficiency 39. Goes with onions? 40. “In ____ veritas” 41. Daisylike bloom 43. Apple leftover 44. Choose Trump, e.g. 46. Feed storage 47. Actor Kristofferson 48. Gibraltar or Bering 50. Moonfish 52. Hitherto 53. Jockey’s leash

55. Give a nickname to 57. *”A Brief History of Time” author 61. “One of Us” singer Joan 65. *Most of Earth’s hydrosphere 66. Fall behind 68. American Akita, e.g. 69. Circular gasket 70. Nocturnal flyer 71. Verb derived from “laser” 72. Chipper 73. Smallest whole number 74. “_____! Read all about it!”

DOWN 1. Urban haze 2. Drosselmeyer’s title 3. *Pond organism 4. Ransack or plunder 5. Coping mechanism 6. “And ____ we go!” 7. *Low density state of matter 8. Kick out of school 9. “For ____ the Bell Tolls” 10. *60 miles/hour, e.g. 11. So be it 12. Trapper’s bounty 15. Israeli money 20. “____-____-la” refrain 22. Lake in Provence

24. Dissenting clique 25. *Galilei: “And yet it ____” 26. At less then 90 degrees 27. Forty-niner, e.g. 29. *m in F = ma 31. Way to seal an envelope 32. Poacher’s ware 33. Bird of prey nest 34. *Highest point in a wave 36. Source of cocaine 38. Kind of seaweed 42. Two diverged, one not taken and other taken 45. Causing one to need rest 49. X 51. *He had a telescope named after him 54. Inuit shelter 56. *a.k.a. sodium borate 57. LeBron’s goal 58. 43,560 square feet 59. Dam-like structure 60. Immanuel ____, German philosopher 61. Eye up and down 62. None of this for the weary 63. ____-do-well 64. Cocoyam 67. Grass bristle See solution on page 13

What’s Happening

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Aug. 24: Concert series

The St. Charles Municipal Band presents Down By the Riverside, a summer concert series, Thursday nights at 8 p.m. in June, July, and August. Concerts are performed at the Jaycee Pavilion in Frontier Park at 500 S Riverside Drive in St. Charles. Bring lawn chair or blanket to these free programs. See www.stcharlesband.com for details.

Aug. 24: Blood drive

Help save lives by donating blood at the Cornerstone UMCBlood Drive from 2 - 6 p.m. at Cornerstone United Methodist Church at 1151 Tom Ginnever Avenue in O’Fallon. You can make an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code CornerstoneUMC to find and sign up for the drive.

Aug. 25: Summer movie and Food Truck Frolic

The St. Charles Community College Foundation, SCC Student Activities and Cottleville-Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce are partnering up to host the sixth annual outdoor summer movie series at SCC. All of the movie nights are free and open to the public. Next up is “Captain Underpants.” Back by popular demand, Food Truck Frolic will be held in the college’s Red Parking Lot from 5 - 8:30 p.m. in conjunction with the movie series. Movies will be shown at sundown on Fridays on the lawn outside the Technology Building. Free visitor parking is available in the Orange Parking Lot at the SCC North Entrance located on Mid Rivers Mall Drive. Movie titles are subject to change, and actual start times vary. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and food. Free popcorn will be provided, and snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. The rain location is the College Center gymnasium, accessible from the Yellow Parking Lot near the campus Southwest Entrance.

Aug. 26: Grandparents seminar

Grandparenting Matters Seminar takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church Wentzville at 653 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. Come expecting to find inspiration, ideas and tools to help you realize your potential to grandparent in a meaningful way by leaving a legacy of faith. Guest speaker will be Larry Fowler. Advance tickets are $29 (includes lunch and snacks) and are available at www.fbcwentzville.com.

Aug. 26: MOCHIP and Splish Splash Bash

Cornerstone United Methodist Church will be partnering with “The Missouri Chip Program” (MOCHIP) which is a free program in which information is gathered and provided to parents in the unimaginable event that a child is abducted or lost. After kids are registered they and their parents are welcome to stay for water games and fun at the Second Annual Splish Splash Bash. MOCHIP and Splish Splash Bash run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cornerstone UMC at 1151 Tom Ginnever Avenue in O’Fallon. Go to www.cornerstoneofallon.org for more info.

Aug. 26: Gospel concert

News Beginning Worship center at 108 Birdie Hills Rd. in St. Peters will host the gospel singers The Howell Family at 6 p.m. For more information call 636-544-2030 or 314-269-6304.

Aug. 27: Benefit concert

“Jazz for Joy,” a concert to benefit

Joy in Haiti, will be presented by the St. Charles Big Band at 3 p.m. in the Christian Life Center at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Concert attendees will hear a variety of music, including “Caravan,” “Cool” (from West Side Story), “In the Mood,” and “Moondance.” The St. Charles Big Band, directed by Earl Kreder, has 18 instrumentalists and two vocalists. A love offering to benefit Joy in Haiti will be received during the concert. All are welcome to attend this event! Light refreshments will be served after the program.

Aug 29: Big band concert The After Hours Community Band presents their free Summer Pops Concert at 7:30 p.m. at Harvest Ridge Elementary School at 1220 Harvest Ridge Drive in St. Charles. Listen to the concert band sound as they play your favorites. Kids are welcome. For more information call Joyce at 636946-7848. Sept. 3: Big band concert

The St. Charles Big Band presents Sunday Serenades, a summer big band concert series, at the Jaycee Pavilion in Frontier Park at 500 S Riverside Drive in St. Charles. The concert begins at 7:30 and is free. Bring lawn chair or blanket. See www.stcharlesband.com for details

Sept. 6: Senior citizen luncheon

Beginning Sept. 6, and every first Wednesday of the month thereafter, St. Robert Bellarmine Church at 1424 First Capitol Drive, South, in St. Charles, will hold a luncheon for men and women 55 and up. Doors will open at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Games (activities) will be held from 12:30 – 2 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. Reservations required by the Friday prior to the luncheon by calling 636-634-1971. All are welcome.

Sept. 6: Free concert

Music lovers everywhere, bring your family out for free fun this fall during the new Concerts in the Park series at the Youth Activity Park at 7801 Hwy N. in Dardenne Prairie from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Memories of Elvis with Steve Davis will perform. Picnic baskets are welcome; however, no alcohol or glass containers are allowed into the park. A concession stand is open during the concerts. The 25-acre “extreme” sports park and all its amenities is open for use during the concerts. Those wishing to use the skate park and rock wall must have a season pass or pay the daily entry fee of $5 for children and $8 for adults. Helmets are required and a waiver must be completed by a parent or guardian. Registration for the concerts is not required. For more information, call the park at 636-5614963 or visit stccparks.org.

Sept. 9: Craft fair

Tri County Advisory Board to Probation and Parole, Probation and Parole District 17, Missouri Department of Correction will hold their Fifth Annual Christmas in September Craft Fair at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters are needed. For more information please contact Esther Angelos at marlofan@charter.net, or 636441-0329 or 314-477-5096.

Sept. 9: Good Reads in the Garden

Parkview Gardens Florist and Greenhouses is excited to be hosting its third annual Good Reads in the Garden Author Event scheduled from 10 a.m. until noon at 1925 Randolph, across from Blanchette Park in St. Charles. Area residents will be able to meet and

connect with local authors and their works in a beautiful, pastoral garden setting. Visit parkviewgardens.com or call 636-946-7641 for more information.

Sept. 15-16: Fall festival

St. Patrick 2017 Fall Festival will take place Sept. 15 from 5-10 p.m. and Sept. 16 from 2 – 10 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Parish in Wentzville. There will be rides, food, a stuffed animal booth, a cake walk and raffle tickets. The Knights of Columbus will be frying up their world famous chicken dinner on Saturday evening from 4 – 7 p.m. Bring the family for the Lucky Bucket of Cheer – Beer/Rootbeer Run Friday evening with a 5K race and one mile fun run. Pre-sale bracelets will be available for both days, or individual tickets can be purchased at the gate. Pre-Sale ride bracelets will be available the week prior to the festival.

Sept. 17: Square dance open house

This is a free event to introduce nondancers to the fun world of square dancing from 2 - 4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Come with a partner, come with a group, or come alone. Call 636-978-6857 for more information or visit www.stpeterssquares.com.

Sept. 20: Free concert

Music lovers everywhere, bring your family out for free fun this fall during the new Concerts in the Park series at the Youth Activity Park at 7801 Hwy N. in Dardenne Prairie from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Scott Laytham and Karl Holmes Duo will perform. Picnic baskets are welcome; however, no alcohol or glass containers are allowed into the park. A concession stand is open during the concerts. The 25-acre “extreme” sports park and all its amenities is open for use during the concerts. Those wishing to use the skate park and rock wall must have a season pass or pay the daily entry fee of $5 for children and $8 for adults. Helmets are required and a waiver must be completed by a parent or guardian. Registration for the concerts is not required. For more information, call the park at 636-5614963 or visit stccparks.org.

Sept. 21: College fair

The St. Charles Regional College Fair is coming to St. Charles Community College from 6 - 7:30 p.m. The fair, held in the College Center gym, is for current high school students who are interested in speaking with college representatives from throughout the United States to learn more about each college and decide which one is right for them. Parking for attendees will be available in the Yellow and Blue parking lots, which are accessible through the southwest entrance along Cottleville Parkway. All parking is free. For a full list of colleges and universities attending the college fair, visit stchas.edu/collegefair.

Sept. 23: Veterans benefit

Drive for Your Community to benefit Vietnam Veteran’s Chapter 458 is sponsored by Ford Motor Company and hosted by Pundmann Ford at the dealership at 2727 West Clay in St. Charles from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.For further information contact Neal Fix at 636-947-8730.

Sept. 23: Prairie Day

Fireworks, music, inflatables, and a variety of other attractions are some highlights of the Dardenne Prairie’s Annual Prairie Day celebration from 12 – 10 p.m. The event will be located at Dardenne Prairie City Hall Park. This celebration will feature food, entertainment, crafts, superheroes and many fun activities for children and adults to take part in. Vendor booths will be on display from 12 – 5 p.m. with St. Louis’ ultimate party band Contagious taking the main stage at 6 p.m. Admission to the event is free

for all ages.

Oct. 1: Charity fundraiser

ITN Gateway is hosting Rock for Rides/Battle of the Bands at GlenMark Farms in New Town from 4 - 7:30 p.m. Cost is $35 per person or two for $60 if you register by Sept. 22. ITN provides rides to seniors, visually impaired and adults with disabilities. For more information, contact ITN at 636-329-0888 or visit www.itngateway.org.

Oct. 2: Golf tournament fundraiser

Operation Food Search, a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will host its 24th annual golf tournament with registration beginning at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon. The tournament will be held at WingHaven Country Club, St. Louis’ only Nicklaus Design Course, located at 7777 Winghaven Blvd. in O’Fallon. Tickets are $300 per golfer and include 18 holes with golf cart, golf goodie bag, and lunch and dinner. A live and silent auction will be held during the barbecue dinner. Proceeds will go toward ending childhood hunger and family food insecurity in the St. Louis bi-state region. For ticket details or to become a sponsor, visit http://www.OperationFoodSearch.org.

Oct. 4: Free concert

Music lovers everywhere, bring your family out for free fun this fall during the new Concerts in the Park series at the Youth Activity Park at 7801 Hwy N. in Dardenne Prairie from 6 - 8:30 p.m. The Anita Rosamond Duo will perform. Picnic baskets are welcome; however, no alcohol or glass containers are allowed into the park. A concession stand is open during the concerts. The 25-acre “extreme” sports park and all its amenities is open for use during the concerts. Those wishing to use the skate park and rock wall must have a season pass or pay the daily entry fee of $5 for children and $8 for adults. Helmets are required and a waiver must be completed by a parent or guardian. Registration for the concerts is not required. For more information, call the park at 636-5614963 or visit stccparks.org.

Oct. 7: Stroll for a Goal

Stroll for a Goal one mile or 5Kwalk/ fun run takes place at Cottleville Legacy Park, Pavilion A from 8 a.m. – noon. Cost is $25 per individual and $35 per family. Pre-walk yoga stretch and post-walk refreshments, raffle and silent auction will take place and there will be a fire truck tour for children. Pets are welcome. All proceeds to benefit HavenHouse. This local charity provides the comfort of home and community of support to patients of all ages with any medical condition and their family members traveling more than 25 miles to receive care. HavenHouse provides lodging, two meals a day, transportation to 19 St. Louis regional medical facilities, and around-the-clock support services. Event registration and additional information about HavenHouse can be found on their website at www.havenhousestl.org.

Oct. 7: Chili cook-off

St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church will host its Second Annual Chili Cook-off in its parish hall.

Oct. 7: Chili cook-off

St. Robert Bellarmine Parish is hosting a chili cook-off from 6 - 9 pm. Activities include: chili tasting/judging, kids’ corner, entertainment by “Let’s Groove” and from the kitchen all-ucan-eat chili, hot dogs and desserts. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children (ages 6-11) and children ages 5 and under are free. Tickets are only $7 for adults if purchased by Oct. 1. For ticket info please call Fran at 636-5794578. St. Robert Bellarmine is located at 1424 South First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles.

Oct. 9: Charity golf tournament

The Second Annual Golftoberfest Fundraiser takes place at Old Hickory Golf Club. Shoes & Hope and the Cottleville/Weldon Spring Chamber invite you to play golf and/or sponsor this fun event. Event begins with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. Cost of $125 includes golf, lunch and awards reception. For more information call Christy at 314-583-0538.

Oct. 13: Charity fundraiser

The Knights of Columbus William Pezold Council #7198 and the Ladies Auxiliary are hosting “A Knight at the Races.” This is a joint fundraiser to benefit local charities. The event will be held at the Pezold Banquet Center at 5701 Highway N in Cottleville. Doors open at 6 p.m. and races begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $20 per person, for more information or to register email horseraceoct13@gmail.com

Oct. 16: Art competition

All artists, amateur and professional, are invited to be a part of St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre’s “Night Sky” All Media Art Show and Competition from Oct. 19-Dec. 17. All works submitted must contain an element of a night sky. The show is open to youth and adult, amateur and professional artists. Prizes will be awarded. The cost to enter as an Arts Centre member is $15 for up to four pieces. Non-members can submit up to three pieces for $20. The youth entry fee is $5 per piece. Artwork will be received on Oct. 16, between 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Go online to www.stpetersmo.net/arts to download copies of the entry form and cards to accompany your entries. There will not be an opening reception for this show. For more information on this show, call 636-397-6903, ext. 1624, or visit www.stpetersmo. net/arts. The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located inside St. Peters City Hall at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters.

ONGOING EVENTS Sundays and Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting

The Central Missouri Railroad Association meets at Suite 20 in the Warrenton Outlet Mall. This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. For more info call 636-279-5522 or 636-456-0776.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

Take off pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph Street in St. Charles. For more information contact Grace at 636946-4687.

Mondays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Highway in O’Fallon. Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please all Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.

Mondays: Parent support group

Because I love you, B.I.L.Y., Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at314 993 7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com. B.I.L.Y is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents

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is open to all. Call 636-561-2970 for more information.

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Tuesdays: Lions Club meeting

Alcoholics

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If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.

1st Monday: St.Charles County Council of the Blind meetings

Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day ) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (2nd floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 9 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (President) at 636561-6947.

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.

Mondays: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting

The Seasoned Eye Carvers meet every Monday from 9am to noon at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.

Mondays, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes

9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-369-6521.

Mondays: Chronic pain support group

American Chronic Pain Association is a support group for and by people experiencing chronic pain. Group meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 3 – 5 p.m. at the Spencer Road Library in St Peters. Important: This is an anonymous group (first names only).

1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314-3047480.

2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table

6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018.

3rd Monday of Each Month: Life After Loss support group

Support group for families who have lost a loved one to heroin/opiate addiction. 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital Campus in Room 212 of Professional Building 1. Contact: geevigna@charter.net. No registration required

4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets 6:30 pm at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366 636.219.0553.

Every Tuesday: Cribbage Club

1 – 4 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and SUDOKU answers from page 11

St. Peters Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in Old Town St. Peters on Park Street.

Tuesdays: Cancer support group

Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their caregiver and their loved ones that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the parlor. Registration is not required.

Tuesdays: Gateway Chorus Rehearsal

Spotlight

Gateway Spotlight is a women’s a capella chorus that meets at First United Methodist Church at 801 first Capitol Dr. in St. Charles every Tuesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Call 636-2566823 for more details.

Tuesdays: Cribbage

Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at the IHOP at 3851 Veterans Memorial Dr. in St. Peters. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.

Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles

Noon – 1pm at Tubby’s Bar & Grill at 506 Droste Rd. in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for generations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636-448-4277. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis.com.

Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers

On the first and third Tuesday of each month a social club for widows and widowers meets at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ at Fifth and Jackson Streets in St. Charles. On the first Tuesday there are refreshments and on the third Tuesday there is either a speaker or entertainment. The group also goes to breakfast, lunch and dinner monthly, and has a pot luck dinner each month.

Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie. Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.

Every Tuesday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball

8-9:30pm, in the Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to high school and adult men.

1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society

6:30pm at various locations. Info: www.fleurdelisgardensociety.org; Jeanne at 314.605.8563.

2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America

7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www. showmestitchers.com.

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Every Tuesday: St. Charles Optimist Club Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant.

Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4pm Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.

Every Tuesday: Meeting

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Toastmasters

7pm at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505.

Every Tuesday: Gateway Spotlight ChorUS 7:15-9:45pm at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Info: www.gatewayspotlight. org or 636.256.6823.

Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience

The group meets on fourth Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Spencer Road Library at the Community Commons, 427 Spencer Rd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 or visit www.alz.org/ stl. CROSSWORD answers from page 11

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By Steve Bryan M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’ reunites ‘Unbreakable,’ ‘Split’ stars

M O V I E By Steve Bryan

Writer/director M. Night Shyamalan always shocks and surprises his viewers. The twist ending of “The Sixth Sense,” for instance, created incredible buzz and set the tone for future projects. Audiences typically go into his films knowing there will be surprise revelations, but they don’t know exactly when or how they will occur in the story. That was the case with “Split,” a film featuring a chilling performance from James McAvoy. The actor plays Kevin, a man with 23 distinct personalities. He kidnaps three girls, holding them hostage while his various personalities interact with them. Ultimately, a 24th identity, known as “The Beast,” physically transforms Kevin into a powerful monster who starts to run amok. Just before the closing credits, though, Bruce Willis makes a cameo appearance as David Dunn, the hero of Shyamalan’s superhero thriller “Unbreakable.” Dunn, quiet and mildmannered as always, calmly sips coffee in a diner while watching news reports about the Beast. With that scene, Shyamalan put both films into the same cinematic universe, setting the stage for Dunn to battle Kevin’s beastly persona in the future. “Unbreakable,” for those who haven’t seen it,

has Willis playing a security guard whose marriage is falling apart. He’s drifting through life until he becomes the only survivor of a train wreck. Doctors are amazed that he survived the incident without any broken bones or a single scratch. Elijah Price (Samuel L. Jackson), the owner of a comic book gallery, contacts David, telling him pretty much that he is a superhero. Dunn thinks the whole idea is crazy, but Price keeps pushing and questioning him about his past injuries and illnesses. Except for almost drowning as a child, David hasn’t been ill or taken a single sick day from work. When he tests his strength, he finds that he can bench press approximately 500 pounds. One chilling scene, though, shows David’s son wanting to test his dad’s invulnerability with a handgun. Elijah is interested in David because it explains his own fragile existence. Born with bones that break easily, he earned the nickname “Mr. Glass” and became a comic book collector. He tells David that he has been looking for his opposite, someone who can’t be hurt. Unfortunately, Elijah had been creating disasters, including the train wreck, to find him. Recently, M. Night Shyamalan announced he is working on “Glass,” the long-awaited “Un-

breakable” sequel which should feature battles with both Mr. Glass and the Beast. The original film ended with David helping to send Glass to a mental institution, but viewers didn’t know if David continued to be a hero. “Glass” currently is in pre-production with Willis, McAvoy and Jackson reprising their respective roles. M. Night Shyamalan truly has recaptured his cinematic magic, so this one ought to be good. at he seeks enlightenment after coming home. Photo courtesy Blinding Edge Pictures and Touchstone Pictures Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters. The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.